Millions of teens in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder. On this episode, a 15-year old shares what it's like to live with anxiety. Plus, a conversation with the creators of the Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical about a teen with persistent anxiety who yearns to connect with his peers.

If you or someone you know is facing immediate harm because of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions, please get help now:

 - Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).

 - Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741.

 - Call the University of Michigan Psychiatric Emergency Services at 734-936-5900

Mental Health resources for teens:

 - Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide 

 - The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ)

 - HelpGuide (for teen depression) 

 - Nemours TeensHealth (for relationships, body image, families, emotions) 

Additional mental health resources for parents, and families, and educators at our website.

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